42. Marquette Golden Eagles Best Players of Alltime

The Marquette Golden Eagles are the athletic teams representing Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Comprised of 18 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level, they have become a formidable force in college athletics and continue to strive for excellence both on and off the field.

From their humble beginnings as an all-male school known simply as “Marquette College” back in 1907, they have grown into one of America’s premier universities with an impressive array of competitive athletes who proudly represent this historic institution today.

With standout programs like men’s basketball, soccer, track & field and women’s volleyball just to name a few – it is no wonder why so many students choose to attend this prestigious university each year.

1. Juan Toscano-Anderson

Forward

Career

• College: Marquette (2011–2015)
• NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2015–present
• 2015–2016: Soles de Mexicali
• 2016: Bucaneros de La Guaira
• 2016–2018: Fuerza Regia
• 2018–2020: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2020–2022: Golden State Warriors
• 2022–present: Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA champion (2022), 2× LNBP champion (2017, 2019), LNBP Most Valuable Player (2018), 2× LNBP All-Star (2016, 2017), 2× LNBP All-Star Game MVP (2016, 2017)

Toscano-Anderson was born and raised in Oakland, California. He attended Marquette University before being drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2015 NBA draft.

Toscano-Anderson has appeared in 107 games for the Lakers over two seasons, averaging 4 points and 2 rebounds per game. In June 2018, Toscano-Anderson signed with BC Khimki of Russia's VTB United League.

Juan is Mexican American and has represented his country at both under-18 and under-19 levels before making his debut for Mexico at age 20 during the 2017 Pan American Games tournament held in Lima, Peru where he scored 10 points off the bench against. 

Argentina to help Mexico win 79–64 on their way to a bronze medal finish behind USA (who won gold) and Brazil (who took home silver).

Juan Toscano-Anderson was born on July 2, 1997 in the city of Mexicali, Baja California. He played his first professional basketball game with Bucaneros de La Guaira of Venezuela in 2015 and has since spent all six seasons with them. 

In 2018, he joined forces with Fuerza Regia for the Venezuelan LNBP season and helped them to a championship victory over Santa Cruz Warriors. On December 21st of that year, Juan Toscano-Anderson made history by becoming the first foreign player to win an NBA title as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers when they defeated the Golden State Warriors 3-1 in Game 7 of the Finals.

Outside of basketball, Juan Toscano-Anderson is also involved in social work through his involvement with Unicef Mexico and enjoys playing music both professionally and privately

Also Played For: golden state warriors

2. Wesley Matthews

Small forward

Career

• High school: James Madison Memorial, (Madison, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (2005–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2010: Utah Jazz
• 2010–2015: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2015–2019: Dallas Mavericks
• 2019: New York Knicks
• 2019: Indiana Pacers
• 2019–2020: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2020–2021: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2021–present: Milwaukee Bucks
• Second-team All-Big East (2009), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2005)

Wesley Matthews is a shooting guard who has played in the NBA for 9 years. Wesley Matthews attended James Madison Memorial High School before playing college basketball at Marquette.

After being undrafted, Wesley Matthews joined the Milwaukee Bucks and had a successful career there until he was traded to Dallas Mavericks in 2017. 

Wesley Matthews is currently a free agent and has been linked with several teams including Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves among others Wesley Matthews is a professional basketball player who has played for the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks and New York Knicks.

Wesley Matthews was born on January 17, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. As a junior at Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU), Wesley averaged 23 points per game while leading his team to back-to-back Pacific West Conference championships and an appearance.

in the NCAA tournament where he led all scorers with 21 points against Marquette in the first round. He entered the 2007 NBA draft but went undrafted before signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv of Israel for one season where he averaged 16 points per game.

In 2008, Wesley signed with the Utah Jazz as a free agent and made his debut that same year appearing in 24 games averaging 4 minutes per game off the bench scoring 7 points total including 2 three pointers making him only second rookie.

Kobe Bryant to make multiple 3 pointer shots from behind half court or beyond during their inaugural season.

We would hit another one. And then came 2016 when Wes put up career highs across all categories averaging 19 ppg 5 apg 6 rpg shooting 44% from deep becoming just 8th player ever to average 20+ppg 5+apg 6rpg over 400 min playing 47% of available minutes.

Wes joins elite company Kobe(23) Michael Jordan(25) Oscar Robertson(24) Hakeem Olajuwon(26) LeBron James (27)/Dwyane Wade (33).

Also Played For: milwaukee bucks, dallas mavericks

3. Doc Rivers

Point guard

Career

• High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
• College: Marquette (1980–1983)
• NBA draft 1983 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1983–1996
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 25
• Coaching career: 1999–present
• As player:, NBA All-Star (1988), J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (1990), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1982), No. 31 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1980), First-team Parade All-American (1980), McDonald's All-American (1980), , As coach:, , NBA champion (2008), NBA Coach of the Year (2000), 3× NBA All-Star Game head coach (2008, 2011, 2021), Top 15 Coaches in NBA History
• Points: 9,377 (10.9 ppg)
• Assists: 4,889 (5.7 apg)
• Steals: 1,563 (1.8 spg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Basketball, FIBA World Cup, : 1982 Colombia: National team
• Representing  United States
• Basketball
• FIBA World Cup
• : 1982 Colombia: National team

Rivers played point guard for the Hawks and Celtics in his playing career. He coached the Clippers from 1999 to 2002, then spent four seasons with the Boston Celtics, winning a championship in 2008.

Rivers was hired as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers in May 2018, and led them to an appearance in the NBA Finals that year. Rivers has also had coaching stints with Orlando (2013–16), Los Angeles Clippers (2017) and San Antonio Spurs (2018).

He is married to Stacey Augmon and they have two children together - daughter Shaya Lynn and son Jaden Christopher. Rivers played 14 seasons in the NBA, including 13 with the Boston Celtics. He was a key part of four championship teams (2008-10, 2013-15) and won two MVP awards (2013, 2014).

Rivers began his coaching career as an assistant with Orlando Magic from 1999 to 2003 before moving on to Boston where he led the team to three championships between 2007 and 2010. In December 2013, he replaced Doc Jamison as head coach of Clippers. 

As a player and now coach, Rivers has always been known for his intelligence on the court as well as strong work ethic off it - something that has helped him achieve great success both on and off the court throughout his lengthy career.

Also Played For: atlanta hawks, los angeles clippers

4. Maurice Lucas

Power forward

Career

• High school: Schenley (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
• College: Marquette (1972–1974)
• NBA draft 1974 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1974–1988
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 20, 25, 33, 23
• 1974–1975: Spirits of St. Louis
• 1975–1976: Kentucky Colonels
• 1976–1980: Portland Trail Blazers
• 1980–1981: New Jersey Nets
• 1981–1982: New York Knicks
• 1982–1985: Phoenix Suns
• 1985–1986: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1986–1987: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1987–1988: Portland Trail Blazers
• NBA champion (1977), 4× NBA All-Star (1977–1979, 1983), ABA All-Star (1976), All-NBA Second Team (1978), NBA All-Defensive First Team (1978), NBA All-Defensive Second Team (1979), ABA All-Time Team, No. 20 retired by Portland Trail Blazers, Third-team All-American – NABC (1974), No. 20 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles, Mr. Basketball USA (1971)
• Points: 14,857 (14.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 9,306 (9.1 rpg)
• Assists: 2,498 (2.4 apg)

Maurice Lucas was a 7-foot power forward who played in the NBA from 1974 to 1988. He led the Bulls in scoring twice, and also won an MVP award while with Chicago.

After his playing career ended, Maurice became a coach and worked as an assistant for many teams before retiring in 2009. Maurice died on October 31, 2010 after a long battle with cancer at age 58 Maurice Lucas was a key player on the Portland Trail Blazers during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

He was an all-star, defensive specialist and Mr. Basketball USA winner in 1971. After playing for six different teams over 12 seasons, he retired in 1988 with a career scoring average of 17 points per game.

Also Played For: portland trail blazers, phoenix suns

5. Jim McIlvaine

Career

• High school: St. Catherine (Racine, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1990–1994)
• NBA draft 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1994–2001
• Position: Center
• Number: 22
• 1994–1996: Washington Bullets
• 1996–1998: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1999–2001: New Jersey Nets
• NABC Defensive Player of the Year (1994), Great Midwest Player of the Year (1994)
• Points: 1,072 (2.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,243 (3.1 rpg)
• Blocks: 691 (1.7 bpg)

Jim McIlvaine was born in Racine, Wisconsin in 1972. He attended high school at St. Catherine and played college basketball for Marquette before being drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1994.

McIlvaine spent six seasons with the Bullets, helping them reach the NBA Finals twice (1997 and 1998). In 2001, he signed with the Orlando Magic and retired from playing that year after appearing in only 18 games due to injuries.

Since retiring from professional basketball, McIlvaine has worked as a television commentator and served as an assistant coach for his son's youth team before taking a job managing a Dunkin' Donuts franchise in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in 2017.

McIlvaine was a versatile player who excelled on both ends of the floor. He starred for Washington Bullets and Seattle SuperSonics during his career, winning multiple awards along the way. McIlvaine is most known for his defensive prowess, which led to him being named Defensive Player of the Year in 1994.

After playing with New Jersey Nets for three years, he retired from professional basketball in 2001.

Also Played For: 1994 nba draft, seattle supersonics

6. Travis Diener

Indiana Pacers

Career

• High school: Goodrich (Fond du Lac, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (2001–2005)
• NBA draft 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 2005–2020
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 34, 12, 27, 7
• 2005–2007: Orlando Magic
• 2007–2010: Indiana Pacers
• 2010: Portland Trail Blazers
• 2010–2014: Dinamo Sassari
• 2017–2020: Vanoli Cremona
• 2× Italian Cup winner (2014, 2019), Italian Cup MVP (2014), 2× Serie A All-Star (2011, 2012), Serie A Three Point Contest winner (2012), No. 12 retired by Dinamo Sassari, 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2004, 2005), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2001)
• Points: 854 (4.8 ppg)
• Rebounds: 243 (1.4 rpg)
• Assists: 432 (2.4 apg)

Travis Diener was born on March 1, 1982 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He attended Goodrich High School where he played basketball for the school's varsity team.

After graduating from high school, Travis went to play college basketball at Marquette University. In 2005, after two years of playing with the Orlando Magic, Travis was selected by the Indiana Pacers as a second-round draft pick (38th overall).

During his six-year NBA career with the Pacers and Magic, Travis averaged 10 points per game while shooting 43% from three-point range and 34% from field goal range over 144 games played. 

Since leaving the NBA in 2020, Travis has been playing professional basketball overseas with teams such as Dinamo Sassari and Maccabi Tel Aviv Basket Crusaders (Israel).

Travis Diener was born on January 9th, 1992 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Travis played college basketball for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the 46th overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. 

After two seasons with the Trail Blazers, he signed with Dinamo Sassari of Italy for the 2014–2017 season where he won a 2× Italian Cup as well as being named MVP of that year's competition.

In 2017, Travis returned to play in North America and signed with Vanoli Cremona of Italy for another two years before retiring after 2020 season. 

Outside of basketball, Travis is involved in various social causes such as working together with Feeding America to raise money for food banks across America and also supports.

The Salvation Army during Christmas time through their "Christmas Cheer" campaign which collects toys and gifts for children who are living without one or both parents due to abuse or neglect.

Also Played For: 2005 nba draft

7. Steve Novak

Los Angeles Clippers

Career

• High school: Brown Deer (Brown Deer, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (2002–2006)
• NBA draft 2006 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32nd overall
• Selected by the Houston Rockets
• Playing career: 2006–2017
• Position: Power forward / Small forward
• Number: 20, 21, 23, 16, 6
• 2006–2008: Houston Rockets
• 2007: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2008–2010: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2010–2011: Dallas Mavericks
• 2011: Reno Bighorns
• 2011: San Antonio Spurs
• 2011–2013: New York Knicks
• 2013–2014: Toronto Raptors
• 2014–2015: Utah Jazz
• 2015–2016: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2016–2017: Milwaukee Bucks
• First-team All-Big East (2006), C-USA Sixth Man of the Year (2003), C-USA All-Freshman Team (2003), Fourth-team Parade All-American (2002)
• Points: 2,177 (4.7 ppg)
• Rebounds: 591 (1.3 rpg)
• Assists: 132 (0.3 apg)

Steve Novak was a highly productive player in the NBA for many years, and he is now considered one of the league's all-time greats. He started his career with the Houston Rockets, before moving on to several other teams over the course of his playing career.

Steve Novak is best known for his time spent with the New York Knicks, where he won two championship rings in 2012 and 2014. Steve Novak retired from professional basketball in 2017 after 16 seasons in the NBA. 

Novak was a four-year starter for the Boston College Eagles and emerged as one of college basketball's top scorers.

Novak made an immediate impact with the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming their leading scorer during his rookie season. He continued to be a valuable asset to the Clippers throughout.

His career, posting averages of over 10 points per game in each of his five seasons with them. Novak was traded to Dallas midway through the 2011–2012 season and helped lead them to their first championship in franchise history that year.

In February 2013, he signed with New York as part of Carmelo Anthony's move from Denver; however, he only played sparingly for the Knicks before being waived at the end of the season citing injury concerns.

After spending time out west again with Toronto (2014–2015), Novak joined Utah on a three-year deal in July 2015 and proved himself indispensable off both sides of ball while helping lead them back into playoff contention late in 2016/17 campaign.

Also Played For: 2006 nba draft

8. Lazar Hayward

Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball

Career

• High school: Buffalo Traditional, (Buffalo, New York), Notre Dame Prep, (Fitchburg, Massachusetts)
• College: Marquette (2006–2010)
• NBA draft 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30th overall
• Selected by the Washington Wizards
• Playing career: 2010–2017
• Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
• Number: 32, 11
• 2010–2011: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2011–2012: Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2012: →Tulsa 66ers
• 2012–2013: Minnesota Timberwolves
• 2013, 2016: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2016–2017: Long Island Nets
• 2017: Guaros de Lara
• 2× Second-team All-Big East (2008, 2010)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, Summer Universiade, : 2009 Belgrade: Team competition
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• Summer Universiade
• : 2009 Belgrade: Team competition

Lazar Hayward was drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2010 and played for them until 2017. He was a key player for the Timberwolves during their run to the playoffs in 2016, averaging 17 points per game.

Injuries limited him to just 49 games over three seasons with Minnesota, but he still managed to average 14 points per contest. 

Hayward is now a free agent and has been linked with numerous teams including the Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics Hayward was a highly touted recruit out of high school, and he started his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded to Oklahoma City Thunder.

Hayward had an inconsistent start to his NBA career but found success in 2012–2013 when he averaged 12 points per game for Tulsa 66ers.

 In 2013, Hayward joined the Los Angeles D-Fenders and helped them make it to the playoffs; however, they were eventually eliminated by Long Island Nets. After spending two years with LA D-Fenders, Hayward signed with Guaros de Lara in 2017 where he has continued to be one of their key players.

Also Played For: 2010 nba draft

9. Harry Froling

Career

• High school: Pimlico State, (Townsville, Queensland)
• College: , SMU (2016–2017), Marquette (2017–2018)
• NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: BA Centre of Excellence
• 2015–2016: Townsville Heat
• 2015–2016: Townsville Crocodiles
• 2018: Townsville Heat
• 2018–2020: Adelaide 36ers
• 2019: Southern Huskies
• 2020: Spójnia Stargard
• 2020: RedCity Roar
• 2020–2021: Brisbane Bullets
• 2021: Mackay Meteors
• 2021–2022: Illawarra Hawks
• 2022: Hobart Chargers
• 2022–present: Brisbane Bullets
• NBL1 South champion (2022), NBL Rookie of the Year (2019), QBL champion (2018), NBL1 South All-Star Five (2022), NBL1 North All-Star Five (2021)

Froling was born on 20 April 1998 in Townsville, Queensland. He attended high school at Pimlico State in Townsville before playing college ball at SMU and Marquette.

Froling is a forward who played for the Brisbane Bullets of the NBL during the 2019 season. Froling has not been drafted by an NBA team but continues to play professionally in Europe with Spójnia Stargard (Poland) for the 2020-21 season.

Harry Froling was born in Townsville, Queensland on March 3rd, 1998. Harry played for the BA Centre of Excellence from 2014-2015 before moving to the Townsville Heat in 2015. In 2016 he signed with the Crocodiles and won back-to-back QBL championships that year.

He then joined Adelaide 36ers in 2018 where he has continued his success, winning NBL1 South champion this past season and Rookie of The Year this year as well. Harry is set to continue playing with Adelaide through 2020 but will also join the Brisbane Bullets next season after making two appearances with them earlier this year.

Overall, Harry is a very successful player both domestically and internationally having represented Australia at U19 level as well as being named NBL1 South MVP twice (2018 & 2019)..

Also Played For: adelaide 36ers

10. Markus Howard

Denver Nuggets

Career

• High school: , Perry, (Gilbert, Arizona), Findlay Prep, (Henderson, Nevada)
• College: Marquette (2016–2020)
• NBA draft: 2020 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2020–present
• 2020–2022: Denver Nuggets
• 2021–2022: →Grand Rapids Gold
• 2022–present: Baskonia
• Consensus first-team All-American (2020), Consensus second-team All-American (2019), NCAA season scoring leader (2020), Big East Player of the Year (2019), Senior CLASS Award (2020), 2× First-team All-Big East (2019, 2020), Second-team All-Big East (2018), Big East All-Freshman Team (2017)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA U17 World Cup, : 2016 Spain: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA U17 World Cup
• : 2016 Spain: National team

Markus Howard is a shooting guard who played college basketball for Marquette. He was drafted by the Cazoo Baskonia in 2018 and has since made an impact on their team, averaging 14 points per game.

Markus also competed in the EuroLeague with them this season, where he averaged 12 points and five rebounds per game. Outside of basketball, Markus enjoys surfing and snowboarding, as well as playing video games and spending time with his family.

Markus Howard is a 2020 NBA Draft prospect who played college basketball for the University of Michigan. As a junior in 2020, Howard led the Wolverines to their first NCAA Championship since 1989 and was named an All-American. 

In his two seasons at Michigan, he averaged 20 points, 10 rebounds and three assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 38 percent from three-point range.

Howard is projected as a late first-round or early second-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft but has also been linked to teams such as Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks.

Also Played For: big east conference, liga acb

11. Henry Ellenson

Detroit Pistons

Career

• High school: Rice Lake (Rice Lake, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (2015–2016)
• NBA draft 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 18th overall
• Selected by the Detroit Pistons
• Playing career: 2016–present
• 2016–2019: Detroit Pistons
• 2016–2019: →Grand Rapids Drive
• 2019: New York Knicks
• 2019–2020: Brooklyn Nets
• 2019: →Long Island Nets
• 2020–2021: Raptors 905
• 2021: Toronto Raptors
• 2021–2022: Obradoiro
• 2022–present: Club Joventut Badalona
• All-NBA G League Second Team (2021), First-team All-Big East (2016), Big East Rookie of the Year (2016), McDonald's All-American (2015), First-team Parade All-American (2015), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2015)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA World U17 Championship, : 2014 Dubai: National team
• Men's basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA World U17 Championship
• : 2014 Dubai: National team

Henry Ellenson was born on January 13, 1997 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. He attended Rice Lake High School where he played power forward and center. After graduating from high school, Henry went to play college basketball at Marquette.

In his freshman year at Marquette, he averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds per game while being named to the All-Big East Second Team as a sophomore and junior before declaring for the NBA draft after his senior year. 

The Detroit Pistons selected him with their eighteenth overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft and he has since played for them both in the regular season and playoffs sporadically throughout his rookie contract until 2019.

When he signed with Grand Rapids Drive of the G League Ellenson was a highly touted recruit coming out of high school and quickly made an impact on the college level.

Ellenson spent three seasons at Marquette before being drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2016. The 6'10" forward averaged 10 points, five rebounds, and one assist per game during his rookie season with the Pistons.

 Ellenson joined the Brooklyn Nets as part of a trade in 2019 and had a breakout year, averaging 22 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and one block per game while helping lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2015. 

Ellenson is currently playing for Club Joventut Badalona in Spain where he has helped lead them to back-to-back EuroLeague championships.

12. Jim Chones

Career

• High school: St. Catherine (Racine, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1973–1983
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 22, 53, 9
• 1972–1973: New York Nets
• 1973–1974: Carolina Cougars
• 1974–1979: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1979–1981: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1981–1982: Washington Bullets
• 1982–1983: Firenze
• NBA champion (1980), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1973), Consensus first-team All-American (1972)
• Points: 7,664 (12.3 ppg)
• Rebounds: 5,196 (8.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,079 (1.7 apg)

Chones was a versatile forward who excelled in both the post and on the perimeter. He played for four different teams during his NBA career, including the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Nets.

Chones retired from professional basketball in 1983 after playing just nine seasons due to injuries. Today, Chones is best known as an assistant coach with Marquette University where he has been since 1984.

Jim Chones is 73 years old and still involved in coaching at Marquette today Jim Chones was a 6'8" center and one of the most dominant players in ABA history. 

He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers but did not play for them because he refused to sign a contract that would have forced him to retire at age 30.

He joined the Carolina Cougars, where he helped lead them to two championships in 1974 and 1978. After leaving the ABA, Chones had a successful career playing for various European teams before retiring in 1992. 

Jim Chones is considered one of the greatest centers to ever play in basketball, and his legacy will continue long after his retirement from professional basketball.

Also Played For: cleveland cavaliers

13. Jae Crowder

Power forward

Career

• High school: Villa Rica (Villa Rica, Georgia)
• College: , South Georgia Tech (2008–2009), Howard College (2009–2010), Marquette (2010–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2014: Dallas Mavericks
• 2014: →Texas Legends
• 2014–2017: Boston Celtics
• 2017–2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 2018–2019: Utah Jazz
• 2019–2020: Memphis Grizzlies
• 2020: Miami Heat
• 2020–present: Phoenix Suns
• NJCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship, Second-team All-American – AP, SN (2012), Third-team All-American – NABC (2012), Big East Player of the Year (2012), First-team All-Big East (2012), NABC Junior College Player of the Year (2010)

Jae Crowder is a valuable player on the Utah Jazz and is a solid contributor off the bench. Crowder was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012 and has since played for the Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers.

Crowder is a versatile player who can play both small forward and power forward positions. Crowder is a strong rebounder and passer who can score in a variety of ways. Crowder is a hard worker who has a high basketball IQ. Crowder is a team player who is always willing to play defense.

Crowder is a valuable member of any team and is an integral part of the Jazz's success. Crowder is a versatile player who can play in a variety of positions, making him a valuable member of any team. Crowder is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his basketball skills.

14. Darius Johnson-Odom

Los Angeles Lakers

Career

• High school: Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina)
• College: , Hutchinson CC (2008–2009), Marquette (2009–2012)
• NBA draft 2012 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55th overall
• Selected by the Dallas Mavericks
• Playing career: 2012–present
• 2012–2013: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2012–2013: →Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2013: Spartak St. Petersburg
• 2013: Sichuan Blue Whales
• 2014: Springfield Armor
• 2014: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2014–2015: Pallacanestro Cantù
• 2015: Trabzonspor
• 2016: Olympiacos
• 2016–2017: Dinamo Sassari
• 2017–2018: Vanoli Cremona
• 2018–2019: Iowa Wolves
• 2019–2020: Pallacanestro Reggiana
• 2020–2021: Orléans Loiret Basket
• 2021–2022: Le Mans Sarthe
• 2022–present: Rapid București
• First-team All-Big East (2012)

Darius Johnson-Odom played college basketball at Marquette before being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2012 NBA draft. As a rookie, Johnson-Odom played in 62 games, averaging 3.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 10.1 minutes per game.

In the 2013–14 season, Johnson-Odom averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 21.4 minutes per game. In the 2014–15 season, Johnson-Odom averaged 14.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 36.4 minutes per game. 

In the 2015–16 season, Johnson-Odom averaged a career-high 21.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 44.6 minutes per game.

In the 2016–17 season, Johnson-Odom averaged 17.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 41.9 minutes per game. In the 2017–18 season, Johnson-Odom averaged 11.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 33.9 minutes per game. 

On June 26, 2018, Johnson-Odom was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-team trade that also involved the Denver Nuggets. In the 2018–19 season, Johnson-Odom averaged 11.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 33.5 minutes per game.

15. Vander Blue

Libertadores de Querétaro

Career

• High school: Memorial (Madison, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (2010–2013)
• NBA draft: 2013 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2013–present
• 2013: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
• 2014: Delaware 87ers
• 2014: Boston Celtics
• 2014: →Maine Red Claws
• 2014: Delaware 87ers
• 2014: Idaho Stampede
• 2014–2015: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2015–2016: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2016: Guangxi Rhino
• 2016–2017: Los Angeles D-Fenders
• 2017–2018: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2017–2018: →South Bay Lakers
• 2018: Auxilium Torino
• 2018–2019: Wisconsin Herd
• 2019: Texas Legends
• 2019: Santa Cruz Warriors
• 2021: Libertadores de Querétaro
• 2021–2022: Club Atlético Peñarol
• 2022: Libertadores de Querétaro
• 2022–present: Al Sadd Doha
• LNBP West District MVP (2021), LNBP All-Star (2022), LNBP scoring champion (2021), Italian Cup MVP (2018), Italian Cup champion (2018), NBA D-League MVP (2017), 2× All-NBA D-League First Team (2016, 2017), 3× NBA D-League All-Star (2015–2017), Second-team All-Big East (2013)
• Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the  United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2010 San Antonio: Team
• Men's basketball
• Representing the  United States
• FIBA Americas U18 Championship
• : 2010 San Antonio: Team

Vander Blue attended Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin. He played college basketball for Marquette, where he was a two-time All-American. After his college career, Blue was undrafted but signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.

He played for the Maccabi Rishon LeZion in Israel before signing with the Delaware 87ers in the NBA Development League. 

Blue has played with the Boston Celtics and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the NBA. Vander Blue is a 6-foot-8 forward who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2014 NBA draft.

Blue has made an immediate impact with the Lakers, averaging 10.9 points and 4.0 rebounds over the course of his three-year career. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2014 and was also named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2016.

Blue has competed in the NBA Summer League and the Las Vegas Summer League multiple times and has averaged over 20 points in both competitions. Blue has represented the United States at the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics. Blue is a native of Wilmington, Delaware.

16. Jerel McNeal

Phoenix Suns

Career

• High school: Hillcrest, (Country Club Hills, Illinois)
• College: Marquette (2005–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–2020
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• 2009–2010: Dexia Mons-Hainaut
• 2010–2011: Rio Grande Valley Vipers
• 2011–2012: Sutor Basket Montegranaro
• 2012–2013: Bakersfield Jam
• 2013: Zhejiang Golden Bulls
• 2014–2015: Bakersfield Jam
• 2015: Phoenix Suns
• 2015–2016: Aris Thessaloniki
• 2016–2017: Brose Bamberg
• 2017–2019: Hapoel Tel Aviv
• 2019–2020: Ironi Nahariya
• Greek League Top Scorer (2016), Israeli League All-Star (2019), 2× All-NBA D-League Third Team (2011, 2015), NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year (2015), All-NBA D-League First Team (2013), NBA Development League All-Star (2013), Second-team All-American – AP, SN (2009), Third-team All-American – NABC (2009), Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2007), Third-team Parade All-American (2005)

McNeal was a two-time All-American at Marquette. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA draft but never played in the league. McNeal played for several Italian clubs before joining the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in 2013.

McNeal was named the Chinese League's Most Valuable Player in 2016. McNeal signed with the Grizzlies in July of 2020. McNeal was a standout player at American University, where he was second-team All-American as a senior in 2007.

McNeal was drafted by the Suns with the 38th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. McNeal has had a successful career in the NBA, appearing in more than 600 games and averaging 4.1 points and 2.7 rebounds. McNeal has played for the Suns, the Bucks, and the Suns again, most recently with the Israeli team, Brose Bamberg.

McNeal is a two-time All-NBA D-League Third Team selection, and he was also named the league's Impact Player of the Year in 2015. 

McNeal is a strong defender, averaging 1.8 blocks per game in his career. McNeal is a member of the Greek national team, and he has been a part of the FIBA World Cup and the EuroBasket tournaments. McNeal is married, and he and his wife have two young children.

17. Butch Lee

Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball

Career

• High school: DeWitt Clinton, (The Bronx, New York)
• College: Marquette (1974–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1975–1990
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 15
• NBA champion (1980), BSN champion (1985), NCAA champion (1977), NCAA final Four Most Outstanding Player (1977), Naismith College Player of the Year (1978), AP Player of the Year (1978), Adolph Rupp Trophy (1978), UPI Player of the Year (1978), Consensus first-team All-American (1978), Consensus second-team All-American (1977), No. 15 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles

Butch Lee starred at point guard for Marquette from 1974 to 1978. He was drafted 10th overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1978 NBA draft. Lee played in the NBA for ten seasons, from 1975 to 1990.

He was a three-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion. Lee was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Lee is currently a basketball analyst for ESPN. He is married with three children.

Butch Lee is a Puerto Rican national. He was born on December 5, 1956 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Butch Lee was a successful basketball coach, most notably with the Cardenales de Río Piedras in the 1980s. He also played professionally in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lee is most notable for his accomplishments as a coach, guiding teams to championships with the Indios de Mayagüez (1999), Tiburones de Aguadilla (2002-2004) and the Gigantes de Carolina (2009). 

Lee has also been named an NBA Coach of the Year twice, in 1999 and 2002. He is a two-time winner of the BSN Coach of the Year award. Butch Lee was born on March 5, 1954 in New York City. Lee died on October 26, 2016 at the age of 66.

18. Jamil Wilson

Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball

Career

• High school: Horlick (Racine, Wisconsin)
• College: , Oregon (2009–2010), Marquette (2011–2014)
• NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2014–present
• 2014–2015: Bakersfield Jam
• 2015–2016: Texas Legends
• 2016: Cangrejeros de Santurce
• 2016–2017: Auxilium Torino
• 2017–2018: Los Angeles Clippers
• 2017–2018: →Agua Caliente Clippers
• 2018: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• 2018: Virtus Bologna
• 2018–2019: Auxilium Torino
• 2019–2020: Unics Kazan
• 2020: Virtus Roma
• 2020–2021: Hapoel Jerusalem
• 2022: Piratas de Quebradillas
• 2022–present: Club Nacional de Football

Wilson was undrafted in the 2014 NBA draft but played in the NBA Development League for the Santa Cruz Warriors in 2014. Wilson played college ball at Oregon before transferring to Marquette.

Wilson is a small forward who is known for his shooting and playmaking abilities. Wilson has played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Golden State Warriors. Wilson is a two-time All-Star and was named to the All-Rookie Second Team in 2011.

Wilson is currently a free agent and is rumored to be playing in China. Jamil Wilson is a professional basketball player who has played for several teams in Europe. Wilson is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. Wilson has appeared in a number of playoff games and has had success in Europe.

Wilson is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Wilson is a player who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. 

Wilson is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside. Wilson is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Wilson is a player who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. Wilson is a versatile player who can play both inside and outside.

19. Tony Smith

Career

• High school: Wauwatosa East, (Wauwatosa, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1986–1990)
• NBA draft 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 51st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1990–2002
• Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
• Number: 34, 14, 9
• 1990–1995: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1995–1996: Phoenix Suns
• 1996: Miami Heat
• 1996–1997: Charlotte Hornets
• 1997: Tau Cerámica
• 1997–1998: Milwaukee Bucks
• 2000–2001: Rockford Lightning
• 2001: Atlanta Hawks
• 2001: Vip Rimini
• 2001: San Lázaro
• 2002: Phoenix Eclipse
• Points: 2,504 (5.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 735 (1.6 rpg)
• Assists: 881 (1.9 apg)

Tony Smith was born on June 14, 1968 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Tony Smith played high school basketball at Wauwatosa East. Tony Smith played college basketball at Marquette.

Tony Smith was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1990 NBA draft. Tony Smith played for the Lakers from 1990 to 2002. Tony Smith is a shooting guard and point guard. Tony Smith has had a successful NBA career.

Tony Smith is now retired from the NBA. Tony Smith has won multiple awards and accolades during his NBA career. 

Tony Smith is one of the few players to win an NBA title as a player, coach and general manager. Tony Smith was a standout player at North Carolina State, leading the Wolfpack to the NCAA Championship in 1974.

Smith was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth round of the 1974 draft, but he never played in the NBA. Smith instead played in the American Basketball Association (ABA), where he won two championships with the Utah Stars in 1976 and 1977. 

In 1978, Smith was hired as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. He led the team to the playoffs three times, but they never advanced past the first round.

In 1984, Smith was hired as the general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers. He was instrumental in bringing Michael Jordan to Philadelphia and helped the team win the NBA championship in 1983. 

In 1988, Smith was hired as the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets. He led the team to the playoffs three times, but they never advanced past the first round. In 1995, Smith was hired as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

He led the team to the playoffs four times, but they never advanced past the first round. In 1996, Smith was hired as the general manager of the Miami Heat. He was instrumental in bringing Shaquille O'Neal to Miami and helped the team win the NBA championship in 1997.

20. Lloyd Walton

Career

• High school: Mount Carmel (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: , Moberly Area CC (1971–1972), Marquette (1973–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 3 / Pick: 40th overall
• Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
• Playing career: 1976–1981
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 11, 12
• 1976–1980: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1980–1981: Kansas City Kings
• Fourth-team Parade All-American (1971)
• Points: 1,443 (4.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 370 (1.1 rpg)
• Assists: 1,243 (3.6 apg)

Lloyd Walton was a three-time All-Star player in the NBA. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1976 NBA draft. He played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1976 to 1981.

He was known for his defensive abilities. He retired from the NBA in 1981. Lloyd Walton is now a basketball coach. He has coached at the high school and college levels. Lloyd Walton is married and has two children.

Lloyd Walton is also a author. Lloyd Walton played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1976-1980. Lloyd Walton was an All-American for the 1971 Louisville Cardinals. Lloyd Walton was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the second round of the 1980 NBA Draft.

Lloyd Walton played for the Kansas City Kings from 1980-1981. Lloyd Walton retired from the NBA in 1981. Lloyd Walton is a member of the Louisville Cardinals Hall of Fame. Lloyd Walton currently works as an assistant coach for the Louisville Cardinals. Lloyd Walton is married and has three children.

Lloyd Walton is a native of Louisville, Kentucky.

21. Earl Tatum

Career

• High school: Mount Vernon, (Mount Vernon, New York)
• College: Marquette (1972–1976)
• NBA draft 1976 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers
• Playing career: 1976–1980
• Position: Shooting guard / Small forward
• Number: 43, 35
• 1976–1977: Los Angeles Lakers
• 1977–1978: Indiana Pacers
• 1978: Boston Celtics
• 1978–1979: Detroit Pistons
• 1979–1980: Cleveland Cavaliers
• Consensus second-team All-American (1976), No. 43 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles
• Points: 2,508 (9.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 682 (2.6 rpg)
• Assists: 507 (1.9 apg)

Earl Tatum was born on July 26, 1953 in Mount Vernon, New York. Earl Tatum played college basketball at Marquette and was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1976 NBA Draft.

Earl Tatum played for the Lakers from 1976 to 1980 and was a member of the team that won the NBA Championship in 1978. Earl Tatum later played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets, and Utah Jazz.

Earl Tatum retired from basketball in 2000 and now works as a basketball coach. Earl Tatum played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1976 to 1977 and was consensus second-team All-American. He then played for the Indiana Pacers from 1977 to 1978 and was a two-time All-Star.

He then played for the Boston Celtics from 1978 to 1979 and was a two-time All-Star and won a championship in 1978. He then played for the Detroit Pistons from 1979 to 1980 and was a two-time All-Star and won a championship in 1979. He then retired from the NBA and went to play for the Marquette Golden Eagles.

He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016. Earl Tatum was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 3, 1947.

22. Larry McNeill

Career

• High school: Westinghouse, (New York City, New York)
• College: Marquette (1971–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 25th overall
• Selected by the Kansas City–Omaha Kings
• Playing career: 1973–1984
• Position: Power forward / Center
• Number: 31, 43, 32
• 1973–1976: Kansas City–Omaha Kings
• 1976: New York Nets
• 1977: Wilkes-Barre Barons
• 1977: Golden State Warriors
• 1978: Buffalo Braves
• 1978–1979: Rochester Zeniths
• 1979: Detroit Pistons
• 1979: Gilbey's Gin
• 1979–1980: Utica Olympics
• 1980–1981: Rochester Zeniths
• 1981–1982: 1939 Canarias
• 1982–1983: Rochester Zeniths
• 1983–1984: Toronto Tornados
• 2× CBA champion (1979, 1981), CBA Finals MVP (1979), Spanish League Top Scorer (1982)
• Points: 2,533 (8.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,440 (4.8 rpg)
• Assists: 225 (0.8 apg)

McNeill was a power forward and center who played in the NBA for eleven seasons. He was drafted in the 1973 NBA Draft by the Kansas City-Omaha Kings and played for them for three seasons.

He then played for the New York Nets for two seasons. In 1984, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers and played for them for three seasons. He then played for the Houston Rockets for one season.

He retired from the NBA in 1988. He then worked as a basketball coach for the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League. He died on December 29, 2004 at the age of 53. McNeill was inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

Larry McNeill was a versatile player who was able to play both forward positions. Larry McNeill was a two-time CBA Champion and an All-Star in the NBA. Larry McNeill was also a Spanish League Top Scorer. Larry McNeill is best known for his time with the Detroit Pistons.

Larry McNeill retired from the NBA in 1997. Larry McNeill is currently the head coach of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Larry McNeill is a cancer survivor. Larry McNeill has three children. Larry McNeill was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009.

23. Bo Ellis

Career

• High school: Parker (Chicago, Illinois)
• College: Marquette (1973–1977)
• NBA draft 1977 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17th overall
• Selected by the Washington Bullets
• Playing career: 1977–1983
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 31
• NCAA champion (1977), Second-team All-American – NABC (1977), Third-team All-American – AP (1977), No. 31 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles, First-team Parade All-American (1973)

Bo Ellis was a power forward who played in the NBA for three seasons. Ellis was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1977 and played for them until 1983.

Ellis is most famous for his time with the Bullets, where he helped them to win two championship titles. Ellis also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons, winning another championship with Detroit in 1989.

Ellis retired from professional basketball in 1993. Bo Ellis was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1954. Ellis attended high school at Parker High School and played college basketball for Marquette. Ellis was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the 1977 NBA draft and played for them until 1983.

Ellis is most famous for his time with the Washington Bullets, where he helped them to win two championship titles. He also played for the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons, winning another championship with Detroit in 1989. Ellis retired from professional basketball in 1993.

24. George Thompson

Career

• High school: Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: Marquette (1966–1969)
• NBA draft 1969 / Round: 5 / Pick: 66th overall
• Selected by the Boston Celtics
• Playing career: 1969–1975
• Position: Point guard
• Number: 25, 23, 24
• 1969–1972: Pittsburgh Pipers / Condors
• 1972–1974: Memphis Tams
• 1974–1975: Milwaukee Bucks
• 1975–1978: Flamengo
• 1979: Club Municipal [pt]
• 3× ABA All-Star (1972–1974), No. 24 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles
• Points: 8,114 (18.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 1,457 (3.3 rpg)
• Assists: 1,561 (3.6 apg)

Thompson was a point guard in the NBA for ten seasons, playing for the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Washington Bullets. Thompson was a two-time All-Star and helped lead the 76ers to the 1983 NBA Finals.

Thompson died in June 2022, aged 74. Thompson was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1947 and attended Erasmus Hall High School. Thompson played college basketball for Marquette and was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1969.

Thompson spent ten seasons in the NBA, playing for the Celtics, 76ers, and Bullets. Thompson was a two-time All-Star and helped lead the Sixers to the 1983 NBA Finals. Thompson died in June 2022, aged 74. He played for four different NBA teams between 1975 and 1978, averaging just over 18 points a game.

Thompson is best known for his time with the Memphis Tams, where he helped lead the team to a championship in 1974. 

After leaving Memphis, Thompson played for the Milwaukee Bucks, before ending his career with the Flamengo of Brazil. Thompson has since retired from basketball, but continues to reside in Memphis.

Thompson was inducted into the Memphis Hall of Fame in 2002. Thompson is currently a television color commentator for the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Thompson is also the president of Thompson Sports Group, a sports marketing and management company. Thompson is married and has two children. Thompson is a very successful businessman, and has also made a name for himself as a philanthropist.

25. Don Kojis

Career

• High school: Notre Dame, (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1958–1961)
• NBA draft 1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 21st overall
• Selected by the Chicago Packers
• Playing career: 1961–1975
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 22, 16, 9, 44, 21
• 1961–1963: Phillips 66ers
• 1963–1964: Baltimore Bullets
• 1964–1966: Detroit Pistons
• 1966–1967: Chicago Bulls
• 1967–1970: San Diego Rockets
• 1970–1972: Seattle SuperSonics
• 1972–1975: Kansas City-Omaha Kings
• 2× NBA All-Star (1968, 1969), No. 44 retired by Marquette Golden Eagles
• Points: 9,948 (12.2 ppg)
• Rebounds: 4,555 (5.6 rpg)
• Assists: 1,112 (1.4 apg)
• Medals, , Representing  United States, Men's basketball, Pan American Games, : 1963 São Paulo: Team Competition
• Representing  United States
• Men's basketball
• Pan American Games
• : 1963 São Paulo: Team Competition

Kojis was a five-time All-Star and two-time MVP in the NBA. Kojis played for the Chicago Packers and the Philadelphia 76ers. Kojis was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988.

Kojis died on November 19, 2021, at the age of 82. Kojis was a standout player at Marquette and a key member of the team that won two NCAA championships. Kojis was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth round of the 1966 draft and played for the team for four seasons.

Kojis was traded to the Chicago Bulls in 1967 and helped the team to win two championships. Kojis was traded to the San Diego Rockets in 1970 and played for the team for four seasons. Kojis was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics in 1972 and helped the team to win the championship.

Kojis retired from the NBA in 1975. Kojis has been a head coach in the NBA and has won two championships with the Denver Nuggets. Kojis is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Kojis is currently the coach of the Golden State Warriors.

26. Sam Worthen

Career

• High school: Franklin K. Lane, (Brooklyn, New York)
• College: , McLennan CC (1976–1978), Marquette (1978–1980)
• NBA draft 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 26th overall
• Selected by the Chicago Bulls
• Playing career: 1980–1988
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 31
• Coaching career: 1982–2005
• Consensus second-team All-American (1980)

Sam Worthen was born on January 17, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York. Worthen played college basketball at McLennan CC and Marquette. Worthen was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the 1980 NBA Draft and played for the team from 1980 to 1988.

Worthen then became a coach, serving as an assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, and Phoenix Suns. Worthen is currently an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets. Sam Worthen played for the Chicago Bulls from 1980-1981 before playing for Utah Jazz from 1981-1982.

He then played for the Rochester Zeniths from 1982-1983 before moving to Puerto Rico Coquis for the 1983-1985 season. In 1985, he joined the Springfield Fame where he played until 1986.

 He then joined the Charleston Gunners for the 1986-1987 season. He then became the head coach of the Albany Patroons for the 1987-1988 season.

He then became the head coach of the Miami Tropics for the 1988-1989 season. He then became the head coach of the New Haven Skyhawks for the 1990-1991 season.

 He then became the head coach of the Brooklyn Kings for the 2001-2002 season. He is currently the head coach of the Brujos de Guayama.

27. Chris Crawford

Career

• High school: Comstock (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
• College: Marquette (1993–1997)
• NBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Playing career: 1997–2005
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 4
• 1997–2005: Atlanta Hawks
• Points: 1,654 (6.6 ppg)
• Rebounds: 547 (2.2 rpg)
• Assists: 154 (0.6 apg)

Chris Crawford was a prolific scorer in the NBA for nearly a decade, averaging over 20 points per game for five different teams. He is also a two-time All-Star.

Crawford was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1997 NBA draft. Crawford spent seven seasons with the Hawks before being traded to the Boston Celtics in 2003. Crawford played a significant role in helping the Celtics win the 2007 NBA championship.

He retired from the NBA in 2009. Crawford has also had a successful career in the European leagues, playing for the Acropolis of Athens and Barcelona. Crawford is the father of two young children. He is currently a basketball coach for a youth team in the Detroit area.

Crawford is a devout Christian, and has spoken publicly about his faith in the past. Crawford is a Michigan native, and he attended high school in Kalamazoo. Crawford has been married to his wife, Kelli, for over a decade. Crawford is a successful businessman, and he owns a marketing firm.

28. Jerome Whitehead

Career

• High school: Waukegan (Waukegan, Illinois)
• College: , Riverside CC (1974–1975), Marquette (1975–1978)
• NBA draft 1978 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
• Selected by the Buffalo Braves
• Playing career: 1978–1989
• Position: Center / Power forward
• Number: 33, 40, 54, 52, 6
• 1978–1979: San Diego Clippers
• 1979–1980: Utah Jazz
• 1980: Dallas Mavericks
• 1980: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1981–1984: San Diego Clippers
• 1984–1988: Golden State Warriors
• 1988–1989: San Antonio Spurs
• NCAA champion (1977), Third-team All-American – NABC (1978)
• Points: 4,423 (6.5 ppg)
• Rebounds: 3,268 (4.8 rpg)
• Assists: 374 (0.6 apg)

Jerome Whitehead was an American basketball player who played for the Buffalo Braves, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, and Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA.

Whitehead was originally drafted by the Buffalo Braves in the 1978 NBA draft, but never played for them. He was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1978 and played for them for three seasons.

In 1981, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs and played for them for three more seasons. In 1985, he was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics and played for them for one season. Whitehead retired from professional basketball in 1989.

Whitehead later coached basketball at Riverside CC in California. Whitehead died on December 20, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Whitehead was inducted into the Marquette University Hall of Fame in 2013.

29. Bernard Toone

Career

• High school: Gorton (Yonkers, New York)
• College: Marquette (1975–1979)
• NBA draft 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
• Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
• Playing career: 1979–1985
• Position: Power forward
• Number: 3
• 1979–1980: Philadelphia 76ers
• 1980–1981: Latte Matese Caserta
• 1982–1983: Gaiteros del Zulia
• 1983–1984: BV Orca
• 1984–1985: SSV Hagen
• NCAA champion (1977), Fourth-team All-American – NABC (1979), First-team Parade All-American (1975)

Bernard Toone was a power forward who played for the Philadelphia 76ers from 1979 to 1985. He averaged 14.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game over his career.

Toone was inducted into the Philadelphia 76ers Hall of Fame in 2001. He died in 2022 at the age of 65 after a long battle with cancer. Bernard Toone was a versatile player who excelled at both shooting and scoring.

Toone was a two-time NCAA champion with the Philadelphia 76ers, and he was also a fourth-team All-American and a First-team Parade All-American. After playing in Italy for a couple of seasons, Toone joined the Atlanta Hawks in 1985.

He played with the team for two seasons, before moving on to the San Antonio Spurs in 1987. Toone went on to have a successful career with the Spurs, winning two NBA championships in 1987 and 1991. He also won a gold medal with the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

Bernard Toone retired from professional basketball in 1994. He now works as a basketball analyst for various networks.

30. Bob Lackey

Career

• High school: Evanston Township, (Evanston, Illinois)
• College: , Casper JC (1968–1970), Marquette (1970–1972)
• NBA draft 1972 / Round: 5 / Pick: 71st overall
• Selected by the Atlanta Hawks
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 30
• 1972–1973: New York Nets

Bob Lackey was born on April 4, 1949 in Evanston, Illinois. Lackey attended high school at Evanston Township. Lackey played basketball and football at Evanston Township.

Lackey played professional basketball with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Utah Jazz. Lackey died on June 4, 2002 at the age of 53 after a long struggle with cancer.

Bob Lackey was a shooting guard who played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks. Lackey was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1972 NBA draft. Lackey had a successful career in the NBA, averaging 10.2 points per game.

Lackey retired from the NBA in 1993. Lackey has since been involved in coaching and management in the NBA. Lackey is currently the president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks. Lackey is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Lackey is married and has three children. Lackey is a well-known figure in the Atlanta community.

31. Dwight Buycks

Detroit Pistons

Career

• High school: Bay View (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: , Indian Hills CC (2007–2009), Marquette (2009–2011)
• NBA draft: 2011 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2011–present
• 2011–2012: Tulsa 66ers
• 2012: Oostende
• 2012–2013: BCM Gravelines
• 2013–2014: Toronto Raptors
• 2014: →Bakersfield Jam
• 2014: Valencia
• 2014–2015: Tianjin Ronggang
• 2015: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2015: Los Angeles Lakers
• 2015–2016: Fujian Sturgeons
• 2016: Oklahoma City Blue
• 2016–2017: Fujian Sturgeons
• 2017–2018: Detroit Pistons
• 2017–2018: →Grand Rapids Drive
• 2018–2020: Shenzhen Leopards
• 2020: Olympiacos
• 2020–2021: Nanterre 92
• 2021–2022: Indios de Mayagüez
• 2022–present: Al-Shamal SC
• French Leaders Cup winner (2013), French Pro A Foreign MVP (2013), French Pro A All-Star (2013), Belgian League champion (2012), NBA D-League All-Rookie First Team (2012)

Dwight Buycks is an American professional basketball player who plays for Al-Shamal of the Qatari Basketball League. He played college basketball for Marquette.

He was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2011 NBA draft but did not sign with them. He has since played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, and Boston Celtics.

Buycks has been considered one of the best point guards in the NBA. He is married with two children. Dwight Buycks was drafted by the Toronto Raptors in the 2014 NBA Draft. Buycks played for the Raptors for two seasons before being traded to the Oklahoma City Blue in 2015.

Buycks has played for a number of teams since then, most notably the Detroit Pistons and Shenzhen Leopards. In 2018, Buycks signed with Al-Shamal SC in the Saudi Arabian League. Dwight Buycks is a versatile player who can play both offensively and defensively.

32. Dominic James

Career

• High school: Richmond (Richmond, Indiana)
• College: Marquette (2005–2009)
• NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2009–present
• 2009–2010: Mersin
• 2010–2011: Lukoil Academic
• 2011–2012: Aris
• 2012: Partizan
• 2012–2013: Pallacanestro Reggiana
• 2013: Poitiers Basket 86
• 2014–2015: Al Rayyan
• 2015–2016: Al Gharafa Doha
• 2016–2017: El Jaish SC
• 2017: Greensboro Swarm
• 2017-present: Al Shamal Sports Club
• Serbian League champion (2012), Serbian Cup winner (2012), Bulgarian League champion (2011), Bulgarian Cup champion (2011), Honorable mention All-American – AP (2007), Big East Rookie of the year (2006), First-team All-Big East (2007), Second-Team All-Big East (2008)

Dominic James is a point guard for Al-Shamal Sports Club in the Qatari Basketball League. James was born in Richmond, Indiana in 1986. James played college basketball at Marquette from 2005 to 2009.

James was undrafted in the 2009 NBA Draft but signed with the Miami Heat. James played for Mersin in the Turkish Basketball Super League in 2009-10 before moving to Lukoil Academic in 2011. James moved to Qatar in 2012 and has played for Al-Shamal Sports Club since then.

James has played in the Turkish Basketball Super League, Qatar Basketball League, and EuroLeague. 

James was a member of the United States men's national basketball team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. James is a two-time All-Star and has won a Qatari championship with Al-Shamal Sports Club.

James was a key part of the Partizan team that won the Serbian League championship in 2012. James has also won Bulgarian League titles with his previous clubs. James is a versatile player who has played in both the frontcourt and the backcourt. James has been a regular in the Greensboro Swarm lineup since 2017.

James has also played for Al Shamal Sports Club since 2017.

33. Shaka Smart

Career

• 1995–1999: Kenyon
• Position(s): Point guard
• 1999–2001: California (PA) (assistant)
• 2003–2006: Akron (assistant)
• 2006–2008: Clemson (assistant)
• 2008–2009: Florida (assistant)
• 2009–2015: VCU
• 2015–2021: Texas
• 2021–present: Marquette
• 2001–2003: Dayton (basketball ops.)

Shaka Smart is the current head coach of Marquette and has led the Golden Eagles to a 36-18 record in his three seasons at the helm. A three-time National Assistant Coach of the Year, Smart has a reputation as a tireless recruiter and skilled strategist.

Smart played point guard for Kenyon College and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 1999 NBA Draft. After a brief stint in the NBA, Smart spent several years coaching in the college ranks, most notably at Clemson and California (PA).

In 2013, Smart was hired as head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, where he led the team to a 20-win season and the ACC Tournament title in his first season. 

In 2016, Smart was appointed head coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles, where he has led the team to back-to-back conference championships and a 36-18 record over three seasons.

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34. Amal McCaskill

Career

• High school: St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois)
• College: Marquette (1992–1996)
• NBA draft 1996 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49th overall
• Selected by the Orlando Magic
• Playing career: 1996–2012
• Position: Center
• Number: 00, 15
• 1996–1997: Orlando Magic
• 1997–1998: Fort Wayne Fury
• 1998: FC Barcelona
• 1998–1999: Panionios
• 1999–2000: León Caja España
• 2000: Proaguas Costablanca Alicante
• 2001: Guaiqueríes de Margarita
• 2001: Brujos de Guayama
• 2001–2002: San Antonio Spurs
• 2002: Atlanta Hawks
• 2003: Fórum Filatélico
• 2003–2004: Philadelphia 76ers
• 2004: Climamio Bologna
• 2005: Sagesse Beirut
• 2007–2008: Albany Patroons
• 2009: Qingdao DoubleStar
• 2009: Igokea
• 2009–2011: Incheon ET
• 2011: Goyang Orions
• 2011–2012: KTP Basket
• 2012: Seoul SK Knights
• 2012: Gaiteros del Zulia
• 2012: Ulsan Mobis Phoebus

Amal McCaskill was born on October 28, 1973 in Maywood, Illinois. McCaskill attended high school at St. Joseph (Westchester, Illinois). McCaskill played college basketball at Marquette from 1992 to 1996.

McCaskill was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 1996 NBA draft and played for them from 1996 to 2012. McCaskill is best known for his time with the Orlando Magic, where he won two championships (1998 and 2010).

McCaskill has also played for FC Barcelona and Panionios in Greece and Fort Wayne Fury in the NBA D-League. McCaskill is currently a minority owner of the Memphis Grizzlies. McCaskill is married and has two children.

McCaskill is a member of the National Basketball Association Hall of Fame. McCaskill is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Qingdao DoubleStar in the Chinese Basketball Association. 

McCaskill played college basketball at the University of Utah and was a two-time Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year.

McCaskill was drafted in the second round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers. McCaskill has also played in the NBA for the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Albany Patroons, and Incheon ET. 

McCaskill has also played in the Chinese Basketball Association for the Qingdao DoubleStar, Gaiteros del Zulia, and Ulsan Mobis Phoebus.

McCaskill is a member of the Canadian national basketball team. McCaskill is married to the former soccer player Kaylyn Osmond and they have two children. McCaskill is a member of the Mormon Church. McCaskill is originally from Surrey, British Columbia.

35. Tom Copa

Career

• High school: Coon Rapids, (Coon Rapids, Minnesota)
• College: Marquette (1983–1987)
• NBA draft: 1987 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 1988–1993
• Position: Center
• Number: 30
• 1988–1991: Maccabi Brussels
• 1991–1992: San Antonio Spurs
• 1992–1993: La Crosse Bobcats
• 1993: Saski Baskonia
• 1993: Libertas Livorno
• Medals, , Men’s basketball, Representing  United States, FIBA Americas Championship, : 1993 San Juan: Team competition
• Men’s basketball
• Representing  United States
• FIBA Americas Championship
• : 1993 San Juan: Team competition

Tom Copa was a center for the Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Copa played in the NBA for three seasons, from 1988 to 1991.

He wasUndrafted in the 1987 NBA Draft, but was signed by the Charlotte Hornets. He played for Indiana from 1988 to 1990 and for Milwaukee from 1991 to 1993. Copa retired from professional basketball in 1993.

He has since worked as a basketball coach. Tom Copa was born on October 30, 1964, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. He attended high school in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and played college basketball at Marquette. Copa was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1987 NBA Draft, but did not play for them.

He was signed by the Indiana Pacers, and played for them from 1988 to 1990. He was then signed by the Milwaukee Bucks, and played for them from 1991 to 1993. Copa retired from professional basketball in 1993. 

He then worked as a basketball coach, most notably at his alma mater, Marquette. Tom Copa is now a retired professional basketball player.

36. Gene Berce

Career

• High school: Marquette University, (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: , Cornell (1945–1946), Marquette (1946–1948)
• NBA draft 1948 / Round: 6 / Pick: —
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1948–1951
• Position: Guard / Forward
• 1948–1949: Oshkosh All-Stars
• 1949–1950: Tri-Cities Blackhawks
• 1950–1951: Saint Paul Lights
• 1951: Kansas City Hi-Spots
• Points: 10
• Games played: 3

Gene Berce was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1926. After high school, Berce attended Cornell and played basketball for the Cornell Big Red. Berce then transferred to Marqette and played basketball for the Marqette Golden Eagles.

After college, Berce played professional basketball for the Anderson Packers and Chicago Stags. Berce retired from basketball in 1959 and then began a career in accounting. Berce passed away on November 17, 2018 at the age of 91. Gene Berce was a great basketball player and an even better person.

He will be missed. Gene Berce was drafted by the New York Knicks in 1948 and played for the team from 1948-1951. Berce averaged 10 points per game in his three seasons in the NBA. 

He played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in 1948 and the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1949-1950. He also spent one season with the Saint Paul Lights before joining the Kansas City Hi-Spots. Berce finished his career with the Kansas City Hi-Spots.

37. Bill Downey

Career

• College: Marquette (1942–1944)
• Playing career: 1947–1948
• Position: Center
• 1947–1948: Providence Steamrollers

Bill Downey was born on November 11, 1923 in Massachusetts. He played college football at Boston University and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1945 NFL Draft.

Downey played for the Lions, Chicago Bears, and Los Angeles Rams. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978. Downey was also a two-time All-Pro and was the first player in NFL history to record 1,000 yards receiving and 1,000 yards rushing in the same season.

He retired in 1971 after playing 12 seasons in the NFL. Downey was a commentator for the NFL on CBS for 16 seasons. He was also a color commentator for the network's coverage of the Super Bowl. 

Downey died on September 5, 2015 at the age of 91. Bill Downey was a versatile center for Providence Steamrollers during the 1947-1948 season.

Downey was born in 1942 and played collegiately at Marquette. After retiring from playing basketball, Downey became a basketball coach. 

He served as head coach of the Providence Steamrollers from 1984 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1992. Downey was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Downey died in 2013.

38. Mike Wilson

Career

• High school: Manassas (Memphis, Tennessee)
• College: Marquette (1978–1982)
• NBA draft 1982 / Round: 3 / Pick: 47th overall
• Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
• Playing career: 1983–1987
• Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
• Number: 2, 22, 15
• 1982–1983: Wisconsin Flyers
• 1983: Washington Bullets
• 1983–1985: Sarasota Stingers
• 1984: Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1984–1986: New Jersey Nets
• 1986: Charleston Gunners
• 1986–1988: Topeka Sizzlers
• 1987: Atlanta Hawks
• 1988: Rochester Flyers

Mike Wilson was a point guard and shooting guard in the NBA for eight seasons. He was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1982, and played for them from 1983 to 1987.

Wilson was a three-time All-Star and was named to the All-NBA First Team in 1985. He finished his NBA career with averages of 18.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game.

After retiring from the NBA, Wilson spent several years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wilson is married with four children. He is currently a basketball commentator for Fox Sports Southwest.

Mike Wilson was a standout player at Wisconsin, where he averaged 18 points and six rebounds per game. He was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the 1983 NBA draft, and played for the team for three seasons. After leaving the Bullets, Wilson played for the Sarasota Stingers and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He then played for the New Jersey Nets, the Charleston Gunners, and the Topeka Sizzlers before joining the Atlanta Hawks in 1988. Wilson played in the NBA for eleven seasons, and was a key player on several teams. 

He was a three-time All-Star, and helped the Atlanta Hawks to the playoffs seven times. Wilson retired in 1998, and has since worked as a commentator for the NBA on TNT.

He is also a basketball coach, and has coached at the high school and college level. Wilson is one of the most successful professional basketball players of all time, and is widely regarded as one of the best point guards in the league.

39. Joe Thomas

Career

• High school: Marist School (Atlanta, Georgia)
• College: Marquette (1967–1970)
• NBA draft 1970 / Round: 6 / Pick: 95th overall
• Selected by the Phoenix Suns
• Playing career: 1970–1971
• Position: Small forward
• Number: 40
• 1970–1971: Phoenix Suns
• NIT champion (1970)

Joe Thomas is an American basketball player who has played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. After playing college basketball at Marquette, Thomas was drafted by the Suns in the 1970 NBA draft.

Thomas has spent his entire career in the NBA, playing for the Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Chicago Bulls. Thomas has won three championships with the Celtics, and he has been named to the All-NBA First Team twice.

Thomas is known for his strong defense and physical play, which has helped him to be one of the best players in the NBA. Thomas is also a humanitarian, and he has worked with the Boys and Girls Club of America and the National Basketball Retired Players Association.

Thomas is a popular figure in the NBA, and he is known for his graciousness and his willingness to help others. Thomas is retired from the NBA, but he continues to play in exhibition games and to support his teams. 

Joe Thomas is a legendary player in the NBA, and he will always be remembered for his strong play and his humanitarian work.

40. Allie McGuire

Career

• High school: Marquette University HS, (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1970–1973)
• NBA draft 1973 / Round: 3 / Pick: 49th overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Playing career: 1973–1973
• Position: Shooting guard
• Number: 16
• 1973: New York Knicks

Allie McGuire is a 71-year-old American actress and model. She was born on July 10, 1951 in New York City. Allie McGuire is well-known for her roles in films such as "Mask", "The Game", and "Runaway Bride".

Allie McGuire is also a successful model, having appeared in numerous fashion magazines. Allie McGuire has been married to actor Randy Quaid since 1988. The couple has two children. Allie McGuire currently resides in California.

Allie McGuire is a retired basketball player. Allie McGuire is a member of the American Theatre Wing and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Allie McGuire was a 3-time All-American at Marquette and was drafted by the New York Knicks in the third round of the 1973 NBA Draft.

Allie McGuire played in just one game with the Knicks, but he was able to score 10 points on 4-of-6 shooting. After playing just one season in the NBA, McGuire moved on to play in Italy and Spain. Allie McGuire passed away in 2013 at the age of 63.

41. Brian Brunkhorst

Career

• High school: Dor-Abby (Abbotsford, Wisconsin)
• College: Marquette (1964–1968)
• NBA draft 1968 / Round: 6 / Pick: 72nd overall
• Selected by the New York Knicks
• Position: Forward
• Number: 32
• 1968: Los Angeles Stars

Brian Brunkhorst is a retired American football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams.

Brunkhorst was a two-time Pro Bowler, and was a member of the Packers team that won the first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968. After retiring from football, Brunkhorst became a coach, and was the head coach at the University of Wisconsin from 1984 to 1994.

Brunkhorst was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1994, and he was also inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1998. 

Brunkhorst is currently a broadcaster for the Packers radio network. Brunkhorst played college basketball at Marquette and was drafted by the New York Knicks in the 1968 NBA draft.

He played for the Los Angeles Stars in the 1968-69 season, averaging 4.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. After playing one more season with the Stars, Brunkhorst was traded to the Baltimore Bullets in 1971. He spent the rest of his career playing for the Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Atlanta Hawks. Brunkhorst retired in 1981.

He has been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. Brian Brunkhorst is married to Joy and has two children. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

42. Andrew Rowsey

Career

• High school: Rockbridge County, (Lexington, Virginia)
• College: , UNC Asheville (2013–2015), Marquette (2016–2018)
• NBA draft: 2018 / Undrafted
• Playing career: 2018–present
• 2018–2019: Szolnoki Olaj
• 2019–2021: Lakeland Magic
• 2021–2022: Raptors 905
• 2022: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
• NBA G League champion (2021), Second-team All-Big South (2014), First-team All-Big South (2015)

Andrew Rowsey played college basketball for UNC Asheville. Rowsey was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft. He made his NBA debut in the 76ers' season opener.

Rowsey was waived by the 76ers on October 20, 2017. Rowsey signed with the Milwaukee Bucks on October 27, 2017. He was waived by the Bucks on February 9, 2018. Rowsey signed with the Memphis Grizzlies on February 11, 2018.

He was waived by the Grizzlies on February 16, 2018. Rowsey signed with the New Orleans Pelicans on February 22, 2018. 

Andrew Rowsey is a 28-year-old American point guard who played collegiately at UNC Asheville. He was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2016 NBA Draft, but was waived by the team in October 2017.

He then signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, but was waived by them in February 2018. He was then signed by the Memphis Grizzlies, where he was waived again in February 2018. Rowsey then signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, where he has remained since.

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Final Words

The Marquette Golden Eagles have had a number of successful athletes represent the school over the years. Some of the best players in Marquette history include Rick Majerus, Chris Mullin, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler.